Aztecs - Wikipedia The Aztecs[a] ( ˈæztɛks AZ-teks) were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521 The Aztec people included different ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language
Aztec | Calendar, Empire, Gods, History, Facts, Location, Culture . . . The Aztecs referred to themselves as Culhua-Mexica, to link themselves with Colhuacán, an important urban in the Valley of Mexico See also pre-Columbian civilizations: Aztec culture to the time of the Spanish conquest
Aztec Civilization - World History Encyclopedia Aztec warriors were able to dominate their neighbouring states and permit rulers such as Montezuma to impose Aztec ideals and religion across Mexico Highly accomplished in agriculture and trade, the last of the great Mesoamerican civilizations was also noted for its art and architecture
Aztecs: Empire, Culture Facts | HISTORY From their magnificent capital city, Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs emerged as the dominant force in central Mexico, developing an intricate social, political, religious and commercial organization
Aztec Civilization - Education In just a century, the Aztec built an empire in the area now called central Mexico The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors brought it to a sudden end
Aztec - History And Culture Centered in central Mexico, the Aztecs created a vast empire known for its architectural achievements, religious practices, complex society, and military prowess
The Aztecs: A Civilization of Grandeur, Ritual, and Conquest Emerging from humble beginnings as a nomadic people, the Aztecs built a sprawling empire that dominated much of Mesoamerica, leaving an indelible mark on the region‘s culture, technology, and political landscape
Aztec Empire - Wikipedia The Aztec Empire, also known as the Triple Alliance (Classical Nahuatl: Ēxcān Tlahtōlōyān, [ˈjéːʃkaːn̥ t͡ɬaʔtoːˈlóːjaːn̥]) or the Tenochca Empire, [5][6] was an alliance of three Nahua city-states: Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan These three city-states ruled that area in and around the Valley of Mexico from 1428 until the combined forces of the Spanish
Aztec Civilization: History, Empire and Culture | TimeMaps Aztec civilization is best known for its conquest at the hands of the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortez There was far more to them that that, however It represented the final phase of Pre-Columbian civilization in Central America, and as such it holds an iconic place in history
Aztec Empire | Timeline | Britannica Upon his return, Cortés finds the Spanish garrison in Tenochtitlán besieged by the Aztecs after Alvarado massacred many leading Aztec chiefs Montezuma dies in Spanish custody Cortés decides to retreat from the capital at night, but in doing so the Spanish suffer heavy casualties